the eldest
noun
—used in comparing the ages of people who are members of the same family
He's the eldest of her three brothers.
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Since the ceremony in April 2022, things have been strained between the eldest Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn Beckham is the eldest child of footballer David Beckham, 50, and Spice Girls singer and designer Victoria Beckham, 51.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Schedules and routines tend to be an essential part of the eldest child’s parenting style, which is often a direct reflection of their own upbringing.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Jan. 2026
Harry Warner, the eldest brother and studio president, was not to be underestimated or bullied.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn Beckham is the eldest child of footballer David Beckham, 50, and Spice Girls singer and designer Victoria Beckham, 51.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Schedules and routines tend to be an essential part of the eldest child’s parenting style, which is often a direct reflection of their own upbringing.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Jan. 2026
Harry Warner, the eldest brother and studio president, was not to be underestimated or bullied.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
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“The eldest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20eldest. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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